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January 11, 2023
Trail Running and Drug-Testing: Where Do We Go From Here?
For years, trail running has had a reputation as a clean sport with a bit of a “wild west” vibe. But the globalization of the sport, increased level of competition, more sponsorship contracts, and the advent of bigger prize purses has started to change the sport in the past decade,...
January 11, 2023
Detroit offers new e-bike with US-made frame, Zehus hub motor
The Zehus hub is similar to the one used by Cooper Bikes on models that BRAIN wrote about last April. The 250-watt motors have no wires; it can be adjusted wirelessly via a phone app. It offers 20 miles of range in its strongest power mode or 35 miles in...
January 11, 2023
White Industries acquires iconic Rolf Prima and Astral Cycling in all-American takeover
White Industries is expanding into complete wheels through the acquisition of totemic hoop maker Rolf Prima and its sister brand Astral Cycling. The parts manufacturer has custom-built hubs for rim and wheel makers Rolf Prima and Astral Cycling since 2004 and 2017 respectively. Bike Radar
January 11, 2023
JD Sports Posts 20 Percent H2 Growth Across North American Retail Banners
JD Sports Fashion Plc, the parent company of Finish Line, DTLR and Shoe Palace in the U.S. and sports fashion and outdoor retail brands Blacks, JD, Millets, and Go Outdoors in the U.K., realized sales growth of more than 10 percent in its organic retail businesses through 22 weeks of...
January 11, 2023
Oro Valley Announces Partnership with Local Race, Tucson Bicycle Classic
January 11, 2023, Oro Valley, AZ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Local race, Tucson Bicycle Classic, is coming to Oro Valley in 2023! “Hosting the Circuit Race for the Tucson Bicycle Classic is Oro Valley's leap into attracting other professional and amateur cycling events. The Classic will feature Oro Valley's premier racing surfaces,...
January 11, 2023
Former pro Matthew Holmes joins the team at Sportive Breaks
11th January 2023 - Manchester, UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – British born, Matthew Holmes has enjoyed a successful cycling career, most recently riding for UCI World Team Lotto-Soudal: with career highlights including a stage win at the Tour Down Under, completion of the Giro d’Italia in both 2020 and 2022 and obtaining a polka...
January 11, 2023
Start 2 Finish Event Management acquires ORION Racing
(Memphis, TN; Charlotte, NC) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Start 2 Finish Event Management, a leading active event management and timing company with offices in Memphis, TN and Charlotte, NC, announced today that it has acquired ORION Racing, a highly-regarded event management and timing company based in the Atlanta area. "We are excited...
January 11, 2023
Shelby Farrell, Caitlin Healey, Cory Mayfield and Paul Sinclair Top The Podium At 42nd Annual Avalon 50
AVALON, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2023 Hi-Tec Run Catalina series kicked off this weekend with the 42nd Annual Avalon Benefit 50-miler and 50K. Runners took on the scenic and challenging courses, which organizers swiftly adapted after heavy storms on the island. Shelby Farrell and Paul Sinclair were victors in the...
January 11, 2023
More Than 1200 Runners Kick Off Run Project’s 2023 Series at Hotcake Hustle
PLANO, Texas /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Run Project marked the start of their 2023 racing season at the Hotcake Hustle 10K, 5K, and Fun Run. More than 1200 participants were treated to hotcakes, coffee, hot chocolate, and ice-cold beer after their dash through the Plano Oak Point Nature Preserve. The run raised...
January 11, 2023
Jason Koop and Nell Rojas Headline the UESCA Advantage Certification Courses
Highlands Ranch, CO – January 11, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), the leader in science-based endurance sports education, is excited to launch the Running and Ultrarunning Advantage Certification Programs. Currently open for registration through January 24th and officially starting on February 1st, the Advantage Certification...